RBH (former Redefine|BDL Hotels)

London-headquartered Redefine|BDL Hotels, which has a portfolio of more than 75 hotels across the UK, will be known as RBH going forward and has a new-look brand to match the streamlined company name. The culmination of more than six months’ work, the new brand has been put in place following rigorous brand research amongst clients, suppliers, property agents and employees. Designed to reflect the RBH mission, vision and values, the colourful brand visuals reflect a sense of personality and flair, balanced with the solidity of the typeface. Sub-brands have been created for use across departments, training programmes and resources for owners and employees, giving a sense of scale to the overall identity.

Airbnb has grown substantially in recent years and now commands an estimated 22% of the market - making it larger than any individual global hotel group, and begging the question: what exactly is the impact of Airbnb on the hotel industry?Helder Pereira, CEO of the UK's leading independent hotel management company, RBH, believes the service has pros as well as cons.

The site is currently disused offices on Waterloo Street, Glasgow and will undergo a major redevelopment over the coming months.The hotel, which will include 137 bedrooms and a restaurant and bar, has been signed under a franchise ...